1. Jack Jones (born Jan… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.
1. Jack Jones (born Jan. 14, 1938, in Hollywood, Calif.) is a traditional pop singer, perhaps best known for his songs "I've Got Your Number" and "Wives and Lovers". The only son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey, he released his first album in 1959 on Capitol Records, but he didn't find success until he moved to Kapp Records in the early 60s. During that decade, he was rated highly by contemporaries such as Frank Sinatra. Judy Garland even reportedly called him the best jazz singer in the world, though Jones was always a straight pop singer (even with contemporary material) and merely ventured in the direction of jazz. He has won two Grammy Awards.
Having toured for decades since his 60s heyday, Jones still performs concerts around the world and remains popular on the casino circuit. Many of his tunes are included in various mutli-artist compliation albums. Some of his best-known songs are "The Impossible Dream," " "Wives And Lovers" (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance)," "The Race Is On," "Lollipops and Roses" (1962, Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), "Lady," and "The Love Boat Theme".
USA Billboard Hit Singles
"Lollipops and Roses," 1962, US #66
"Call Me Irresponsible," 1963, US #75
"Wives and Lovers" / "Toys in the Attic," 1963, US #14 / #92
"Love With the Proper Stranger," 1964, US #62
"The First Night of the Full Moon," 1964, US #59
"Where Love Has Gone," 1964, US #62
"Dear Heart," 1964, US #30
"The Race Is On," 1965, US #15 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"Seein' the Right Love Go Wrong," 1965, US #46
"Just Yesterday," 1965, US #73
"Love Bug," 1965, US #71
"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," 1966, US #35 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"A Day In the Life of a Fool," 1966, US #62
"Lady," 1967, US #39 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"I'm Indestructible," 1967, US #81
"Now I Know," 1967, US #73
"Our Song," 1967, US #92
"Live for Life," 1967, US #99
"If You Ever Leave Me," 1968, US #92
2. "Jack Jones" is also an alias used by the duo of Dego Mcfarlane and Josh Wink on the album "Freezone 6, Fourth Person Singular". The two combined for the track "On my Todd."
3. Jack Jones (born Feb. 14, 1992, in Swansea, Wales) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Trampolene. His debut double A side singles "Swim Up" and "It's Not My Thing" were released in July, 2018.
Impossible
Jack Jones Lyrics
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To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go.
To right the unrightable wrong
To be better far than you are
To try when your arms are too weary
This is my quest, to follow that star,
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
To be willing to give when there's no more to give
To be willing to die so that honor and justice may live
And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star.
The lyrics of Jack Jones's song The Impossible Dream are incredibly moving and inspiring. The song talks about dreaming the impossible dream, fighting the unbeatable foe, bearing unbearable sorrow, running where the brave dare not go, righting the unrightable wrong, and being better far than you are. The singer of the song sets out on a quest, to follow that star, no matter how hopeless or far it may seem, to be willing to give when there's no more to give, to be willing to die so that honor and justice may live.
The song sends out a powerful message of hope, bravery, and determination. It invokes the idea of a journey, of seeking out something bigger than oneself, of going beyond one's limits, of overcoming fears and obstacles to achieve what seems impossible. The singer of the song is an embodiment of these ideals. He is willing to do whatever it takes to reach the unreachable star, to fight until his last breath, to make the world a better place. The song is a call to action, a reminder that every individual has the power to create change, to make a difference, and to leave a legacy that will last long after they're gone.
In conclusion, The Impossible Dream is a powerful song with meaningful lyrics that inspire and uplift. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of moments, there is always hope, always a reason to keep pushing forward. It is a tribute to the human spirit, to our capacity for courage, resilience, and love in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
To dream the impossible dream
To have a dream that seems impossible to achieve
To fight the unbeatable foe
To face an adversary that seems invincible
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To endure an intense pain or sadness that seems insurmountable
To run where the brave dare not go.
To go to a place that is considered too dangerous or difficult for the brave
To right the unrightable wrong
To correct a wrongdoing that seems impossible to rectify
To be better far than you are
To strive to be a better version of oneself
To try when your arms are too weary
To make an effort when you feel too tired to do so
To reach the unreachable star
To achieve something that seems impossible to attain
This is my quest, to follow that star,
This is my personal journey, to pursue my dream
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
Regardless of how difficult or impossible it may seem
To be willing to give when there's no more to give
To be prepared to give everything, even when you feel you have nothing left
To be willing to die so that honor and justice may live
To be willing to sacrifice your life for the sake of upholding honorable values and fairness
And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
And I am aware that if I remain faithful to my pursuit of this admirable goal
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest
My heart will be content and serene when I pass away
And the world will be better for this
And the world will improve as a result of my efforts
That one man scorned and covered with scars
That a person who faced ridicule and suffered injuries as a result of their dream
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
Still made an effort using the final amount of strength and bravery they had
To reach the unreachable star.
To achieve something that seemed impossible to attain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joe Darion, Mitchell Leigh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PATRICIA SANDERS
Not only was he drop dead gorgeous to look at, he could also sing, what a voice, thank you Jack for sharing your amazing talent with all of us
qkcmnt
But it's so much more than the voice it's so much more than the orchestra! It's the message that's back of it Patricia. I tear up every time. 😭
TONY RIZZI, Big Band Singer
Jack Jones got a huge hit for this song because of the purity of his age, voice and superior looks, style, and overall delivery. Excellent pop record!
Diana H
He has such a strong voice and to me this is THE BEST version of it.
Bob Stevens
Hard to believe he's only 28 years old here! Great talent.
andy richardson
Its a real pleasure ti listen to a singer who knows how sing. The last 10 seconds are fantastic. Awesome certainly describes Mr Jones.
Thom67
A beautiful man singing a beautiful song beautifully. Mankind at its best.
mauro alves Alves
Toda música, na versão de Jack Jones fica ótima!
Gail Frankosky
This was my graduation song in 1968. I still remember how our lips trembled singing this beautiful song!
Vick Morrow
love it - he did this effortlessly - what talent!